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Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are set to face each other in a one-off Test starting on Friday, February 2, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The match holds historical significance as it marks the first-ever Test encounter between the two nations.
Newly appointed skipper Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the Sri Lankan side, while Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain the Afghan side. Notably, this game falls outside the purview of the World Test Championship (WTC) for the 2023-25 cycle.
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024, One-off Test:
- Date and Time: February 2, 2024, 10:00 am local time/ 4:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am IST
- Venue: Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report:
The playing surface at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo is anticipated to provide advantageous conditions for spinners, presenting a challenging environment for batters. As the match unfolds, the pitch is expected to deteriorate, resulting in increased turn and uneven bounce. Prudent shot selection will be paramount, with the risk of encountering difficulties for any batters opting for loose strokes. Winning the toss might incline captains towards choosing to bat first, aiming to establish a target. The prospect of batting last on this surface could pose a formidable challenge.
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Ikram Alikhail
- Batters: Angelo Mathews, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Nasir Jamal, Ramesh Mendis
- Bowlers: Vishwa Fernando, Yamin Ahmadzai
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc)
- Choice 2: Angelo Matthews (c), Rahmat Shah (vc)
Also READ: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, One-off Test: Date, Match Time, Venue, Squads, Broadcast and Live Streaming details
SL vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan
SL vs AFG Dream11 Team for today’s match (Feb 2, 4:30 am GMT)
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrema, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha,Vishwa Fernando, Chamika Gunasekara, Milan Ratnayake
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Ikram Alikhail (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Abdul Malik, Baheer Shah, Nasir Jamal, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nijat Masoud, Mohammad Saleem Safi and Naveed Zadran
